Ampeg SVP-1500 manual Features, System Block Diagram

SVP-1500 Bass Amplifier

An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVP-1500 Rack Mount Bass Amplifier

First of all, thank you for choosing one of the finest rack mount bass amplifiers available, the Ampeg SVP-1500. Your new bass amp offers you many outstanding features, such as a rated output of up to 780 watts per channel into 2 ohms, forced fan cooling and a highly-advanced, built-in protection circuit.

In order to achieve the highest performance and longest life from your new bass amp, please read this owner’s guide prior to its use.

Features

In true Ampeg tradition, your new SVP-1500 offers you more power, performance and ease of operation than any other bass amp in its class. Below are some of the outstanding features of your new amplifier – features which set it apart from the competition!

•RUGGED AND PORTABLE: Ampeg’s legendary reliability and three-rack-space design fit into most any audio reinforcement system.

•BALANCED INPUT JACKS: Balanced 1/4” phone jacks for use with high or low impedance sig- nals.

•BUILT-IN LIMITING AND PROTECTION CIRCUITRY: Automatic protection against clipping, over- load conditions, short circuits and overheating.

•DUAL OUTPUT JACKS: 1/4” phone and Speakon® jacks for connecting your speakers.

*NOTE: 1/4” jacks not available in some areas.

System Block Diagram

A INPUTS		SIGNAL	FAULT
A SENSITIVITY
LIMITER		POWER
		AMP
	LIMIT
		PROTECTION
STEREO	MONO
	BRIDGE	SIGNAL	FAULT
B INPUTS
B SENSITIVITY
LIMITER		POWER
		AMP
	LIMIT
		PROTECTION

A OUTPUTS

1+

1- 2-

2+

1+

1- 2-

2+

B OUTPUTS

1+

1- 2-

2+

SPEAKON® JACK

(A)

SPEAKON® JACK (MONO

BRIDGE/

BIAMP)

SPEAKON® JACK

(B)

3